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The Sugar Act, Townsend Act, Stamp Act, Tea Act, Declarative Act, Quartering Act, Intolerable Act, Proclamation of 1763, etc. these are some of the acts the British imposed on England. Which made the colonist mad so did thing called the Boston tea party. Which is when some of the colonist dressed up as Indians and poured a bunch tea into a harbor from the England ships which would coast more than a thousand dollars
the sugar act of 1764
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∙ 13y agoThey were taxed on all imported goods which doesn't sound terribly oppresive, except they determined what goods couldbe imported, and from what country. Holland offered glass at 10% of the cost of British glass but it was illegal to own it. Tea from a Portugese smuggler of an equal or superior quality was about half the price. It was illegal to own it. Paper could be manufactured locally for 5% of the cost of English paper, but to own it was illegal.
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What products did great Britain ship to the thirteen colonies and Africa?
Generally speaking, Great Britain shipped finished products to its worldwide empire. This included the American colonies, colonies in Africa and colonies on a global basis.
The war betweent he 13 American colonies and great Britain?
revolutionary war
Who was the common enemy of France and 13 American colonies?
Great Britain
What countries were involved the American revolution?
The primary combatants were Great Britain vs. its thirteen North American colonies south of Quebec. France allied with the colonies, as did Spain and the Dutch Republic to a much lesser degree. Great Britain had the help of some German auxiliaries and some loyalists within the rebelling colonies, and most Native American tribes sided with Great Britain. Also involved against Great Britain were the Kingdom of Mysore and the Republic of Vermont.
Is it true the American colonies declared independence from great Britain in July 1775?
YES
What did Great Britain impose strict control over in the colonies?
taxes and take control of colonies
The french and indian war was a pivotal point in america's relationship to great britain because it lead great britain to?
impose revenue taxes on the colonies
Which of the following would be an example of how Great Britain and its American colonies were interdependent?
Which of the following would be an example of how Great Britain and its American colonies were interdependent?Great Britain sold its raw materials to its colonies in the New World.Great Britain got its manufactured goods from the colonies in North America.The colonies traded raw materials with Great Britain for manufactured goods.The colonies made manufactured goods that were sold around the world.
What European country controlled the 13 American colonies?
Great Britain.
How was the conflict between great Britain and the American colonies?
the taxes
Who won the American Revolutionary War the 13 colonies or Great Britain?
13 colonies
What country ruled the original 13 American colonies?
Great Britain ruled the 13 original American Colonies.
What has the author Brenton Halliburton written?
Brenton Halliburton has written: 'Observations upon the importance of the North American colonies to Great Britain' -- subject(s): Colonies 'Observations on the importance of the North American colonies to Great Britain' -- subject(s): Colonies
What issues brought on the Revolutionary War?
The Revolutionary War was the result of military rebellion between the 13 American colonies and Great Britain. The British tried to impose taxes on the Americans and the Americans did not feel this was fair.
What country controlled the original American colonies?
Great Britain ruled the 13 original American Colonies.
Who explained to the world why the American colonies should separate from Great Britain?
american colonists
Who did the Colonies want to gain their independence from?
The American Colonies wanted to gain independence from Great Britain.
